SQL Server 2014 Backup to the Cloud

Backing up SQL Server to the cloud makes a lot of sense, particularly for small businesses. Managing the physical media takes up too much time and effort for a small shop. Azure storage simplifies the backup process allowing a small business to allocate its limited resources more effectively.

As I was preparing this post and editing the screen captures showing how to back up SQL Server 2014 to Windows Azure blob storage, I discovered that earlier today Microsoft released a whitepaper covering all of this and more in depth. Better to have discovered that early in the writing process instead of later! You can download the SQLServer 2014 and Windows Azure Blob Storage Service: Better Together whitepaper to get the whole story.

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About John Paul Cook

John Paul Cook is a database and Azure specialist in Houston. He previously worked as a Data Platform Solution Architect in Microsoft's Houston office. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was a SQL Server MVP. He is experienced in SQL Server and Oracle database application design, development, and implementation. He has spoken at many conferences including Microsoft TechEd and the SQL PASS Summit. He has worked in oil and gas, financial, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. John is also a Registered Nurse currently studying to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Contributing author to SQL Server MVP Deep Dives and SQL Server MVP Deep Dives Volume 2. Connect on LinkedInFollow @JohnPaulCook